Glasgow & Strathclyde UAS

Blazon: In front of a Sword erect the point upwards Argent hilted and pomelled Or a grey Dove volant in bend holding in the beak a Sprig of Olive Vert fructed Sable

Link: A dove carrying an olive branch is introduced in this badge to suggest peace, the sword to indicate the squadron’s function in preparing for war.

Date of Issue: The badge was authorised for Glasgow University Air Squadron in June 1948, but there is no record in the Badge Register of a Close Copy being formally authorised for the Universities of Glasgow & Strathclyde Air Squadron.

History: The squadron was formed as Glasgow University Air Squadron on 13 January 1941. On 1 January 1965, when the Royal College of Science and Technology became Strathclyde University, the squadron was renamed to its current name to reflect this change and it remains current.